Gerador
Associate Member / Portugal
GERADOR is a non-profit cultural association based in Lisbon, Portugal, active in the fields of culture, journalism and education. It was created in 2014, and, since then, it has developed a wide range of projects, from cultural events, to independent research, investigative journalism and training programs. Gerador's mission is to provide its audiences with the tools they need to become more active, informed, and creative citizens. Through its work, and focusing on topics such as inequality, discrimination, environment and sustainability, migration issues, women’s rights and LGBTQI+ rights, the organization seeks to break down barriers and widen access to information, culture, and education for everyone, every day.
Gerador practices slow journalism as a counterpoint to the urgency of the times that surround us. The organization publishes a biannual magazine and makes use of digital media through its website and social networks to make information accessible and captivating.
Academia Gerador is the educational arm of the organization, offering a range of courses and workshops that inspire creativity and encourage critical thinking. Gerador currently has more than 25 training courses throughout the year, aiming to provide a space for individuals to grow both personally and professionally. At the same time, Academia Gerador conducts research studies, such as the Culture Barometer (2018-2023), to contribute to a better understanding of society.
Gerador has a solid track record in the creation and implementation of multiple cultural events, ranging from concerts, to festivals, summits and exhibitions, such as Festival Descobre o Teu Interior (2020-2023) and the National Showcase of Young Creators (2022). Gerador understands culture broadly, as an expression of human activity, and believes that creativity is key to allow us to imagine new futures, therefore creating, conceptualizing, and producing cultural initiatives that seek to offer a contribution to society.
Since 2020, Gerador has also been involved in multiple European-funded projects.
With its commitment to slow journalism, education, and cultural initiatives, Gerador is working to contribute to a society that is more informed and better equipped to positively influence the world.
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